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Ellon, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Ellon is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 10,200. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
10,200 Population 3/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,443 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,443 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$257,317 home value, $1,386/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Ellon

Ellon

Ellon is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 16 miles north of Aberdeen, lying on the River Ythan, which has one of the few undeveloped river estuaries on the eastern coast of Scotland. It is in the ancient region of Formartine. Its name is believed to derive from the Gaelic term Eilean, meaning island, reflecting the town’s historical position at a ford on the River Ythan. In 1707 it was made a burgh of barony for the Earl of Buchan. It is twinned with the city of Chièvres in Hainaut Province, Belgium.

People

Population10,200
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,443
Per Capita$55,443
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$257,317
Rent$1,386
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units4,080

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population10,200
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates57.3641°, -2.0731°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (760 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$55,443
Median Age40.6 years

About Ellon

Ellon is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 10,200. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Ellon has a population of 10,200 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 3,274.5 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

10,200
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
3,274.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Ellon vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Ellon is $55,443, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,443 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,066, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 928 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ellon vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$55,443
26% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$55,443
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)928

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ellon is $257,317, 9% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,386 (19% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,080 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$257,317
9% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,386
19% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units4,080

Property Tax

Climate in Ellon

Ellon has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 836 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.3° 67.9
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F 1.4° / 7° 59.6
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.9° 55.7
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F 3.9° / 11° 57.9
May 9.8°C / 50°F 6° / 13.7° 53.5
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9° / 16.1° 69.4
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 10.9° / 18.3° 70.7
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.1° 67.8
Sep 12.5°C / 55°F 9.1° / 15.9° 60.2
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.3° 101.4
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.6° / 8.9° 92.8
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.5° 78.6
Ellon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area3,274.5 sq mi (8,480.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates57.3641°N, 2.0731°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 28, 1995.

Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Ellon has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (2.0").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area3,274.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Ellon

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colours Day Nursery
Ellon Primary School
Meiklemill School
Auchterellon School
Tipperty School
Ellon Academy
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Radio Stations near Ellon

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greatest Hits Non-Stop MP3 160 kbps
Radio North Angus MP3 48 kbps
Mearns FM MP3 96 kbps
Pure Beat Radio MP3 320 kbps
Original 106 adult contemporary, pop music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ellon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Science Centre
Aberdeen Science Centre
Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
Aberdeenshire Museums Discovery Centre
Forvie National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
King's Museum
King's Museum
Maud Railway Museum
Pitmedden Garden & Museum of Farming Life
Provost Skene's House
Provost Skene's House
Tarves Heritage Project
The Gordon Highlanders Museum
The Gordon Highlanders Museum
Tolbooth Museum
Tolbooth Museum
Zoology Museum
Zoology Museum

Libraries in Ellon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Advocates Library and Committee Room0.0
Airyhall Library0.0
Balmedie Library0.0
Bridge of Don Library0.0
Bucksburn Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
City of Aberdeen Central Library0.0
Cruden Bay Library0.0
Cults Library0.0
Dyce Library0.0
Ellon Library0.0
Kincorth Library0.0
Mastrick Library0.0
Newmachar Library0.0
Northfield Library0.0
Sir Duncan Rice Library0.0
Taylor Library0.0
Taylor Library0.0
Tillydrone Library0.0
Tillydrone Library0.0
University Library0.0
University of Aberdeen Medical Library0.0
University of Aberdeen Medical Library0.0
Westhill Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0

Hotels in Ellon

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buchan Hotel
New Inn Hotel
The Station Hotel

Restaurants in Ellon

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambal's Indian Restaurant ELLON
Ambals Restaurant
Cornkist
East & West
Nazma Restaurant
Nosheen Tandoori

Cafes in Ellon

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Broomie's Cafe
Ellon Kirk Centre Coffee Shop Ltd
Riverview Cafe
The Coffee Apothecary

Monuments in Ellon

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caroline's Well
Ellon Castle Standing Stone

Clinics in Ellon

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ellon Medical Group

Dentists in Ellon

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schoolhill Dental Practise

Veterinaries in Ellon

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GlenYthan Vet Group

Gas Stations in Ellon

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
GB #1169695829

Banks in Ellon

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland
Virgin Money

Gyms in Ellon

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CPR Health & Fitness

Golf Courses in Ellon

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

McDonald Golf Course

Breweries in Ellon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewdog DogTap
House of Botanicals
House of Botanicals

Stadiums & Teams in Ellon

TeamLeagueDivision
Pittodrie Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Ellon

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Garthdee Ski Centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ellon

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
Baldardo FieldSmall Airport
Boyndie AirstripSmall Airport
Easter Nether Cabra Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hatton AirstripSmall Airport
Insch AirstripSmall Airport
LaurencekirkSmall Airport
Longside AirfieldSmall Airport
Montrose AirstripSmall Airport
Netherley Private AirstripSmall Airport
Old MeldrumSmall Airport
Pittodrie-HouseSmall Airport
Whiterashes Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ellon

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Auchterellon Post Office
Ellon Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ellon

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcohol & Drugs Action
Timmermarket Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ellon

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Parish Church of Our Lady & St John the Baptist
Ellon Parish Church
Living Truth Parish
Saint Mary-on-the-Rock
Ythan Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellon

What is the population of Ellon?

Ellon has a population of 10,200 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 3,274.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Ellon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,443, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $257,317 (9% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ellon?

Ellon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ellon?

Ellon has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,066. There are 928 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ellon?

The median home value in Ellon is $257,317. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,386. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Ellon?

50.0% of adults in Ellon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Ellon?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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